As my inability to fall asleep transpired, and hopes of rest quickly diminished; I had unintentionally began playing the blame game in my own mind. Blinded with spite, I had begun a vindictive search to condemn everyone and anything for the challenges in my life; Everyone, except for MYSELF. The sleep deprivation I was experiencing, was driven by anxiety and a false sense of worth. As the night grew longer, I found my Mental Aptitude diverge into exploring the contrary perspective. A maturity had blossomed when I took responsibility for everything in my life, my thoughts began to gradually increase towards finding a solution. The value of never giving up, became more than just a cliché moto, It became my mission! A cognizant understanding of multiple view points and the true efficacy behind self-awareness became transparent and my thoughts became strategic!
My own culpable ignorance had prevented me from procuring a competent mind set. A mind set that seeks acceptance, rather than places judgment. A mind set that exudes compassion and sympathy, instead of obloquy and malice. Discontent for my negative attitude rapidly accumulated, and a pure annoyance for self-absorbed thinking began to accrue. The unhappiness I was experiencing was critical in signifying what self-imposed limitations had been holding me back. Once I became solution oriented, rather than problem minded; laser-like focus became second nature. I soon found myself reminiscing on the diverse coaching techniques I acquired throughout my training with CTI., and how I could apply them to my life During my training, I was able to partake in and witness tremendous growth. I began to signify some common characteristics that were beneficial in achieving growth, all of which are essential to a positive and lasting change. One trait that significantly stood out, is the power of having an increased self-awareness.
To be aware; means to have knowledge or perception of a specific item or person.
As our awareness begins to broaden, our decisions can become increasingly more strategic.
By accepting the self imposed limitations we burden ourselves with to be false, the saboteur beliefs, that we all must face, are discredited and exposed to be weak. An understanding of this, places the power back into our control.
With more information easily accessible, the opportunity for a heightened awareness dramatically increases! Just by considering the possibility of an infinite number of contenders, positive solutions begin to abundantly present themselves.
Questioning and Exploring the multiple perspectives can be inferred to some as miniscule, mundane tasks. A fictitious opinion found predominantly in closed-minded individuals. An excuse for individuals that lack the realization of their true potential. A Perspective taken only by individuals that let self-imposed beliefs define what they are capable of!
Never cower to the hateful attempts guided by jealousy, the less fortunate will diminish the fire inside you! Ignore the jealous individuals, more than likely, they will criticize the very trait they envy the most in You. Stand confident in your pursuit for more, and question the biased beliefs that most ignorantly accept as truth. Audit diverse theories and develop your understanding. Search for progress and avoid stagnation! Consider the multiple outcomes at stake, and ask yourself ,” is this perspective ultimately the best suited solution for the scenario?”
With diligent interpretation and honest understanding, the very occurrence I had abhorred the most, became the defining moment in making the choice to be grateful for all the good and accepting of the bad. Without the bad, the good would cease to exist!
Appreciation for the good is only possible with a humble understanding of the bad, as well as the opposite correlation.
Prior to my enlightenment, I would find myself overwhelmed with self-loathing and pity. I had resisted coming to terms with just how erroneous the theory was, and I blindly accepted it as a fact.
Before I was overcome with fear, especially when the realization of how little due diligence I had done prior would hit me. That negative mind set led to procrastination. Racing against a dwindling amount of time became an eminent obstacle to overcome. The shallow mindset I had acquired while avoiding the inevitable, resulted in an ignorance of what was required to overcome.
My life, prior to committing to “only optimism“, lacked honest reflection. I came to terms with the uneducated opinion I had of negative occasions in my life. Once I swallowed my pride, I was able to embrace the truth that I had been denying. The heightened self-awareness prepared me to develop and implement a well-informed plan to change them! It required stretching myself and redefining the pessimistic opinions I had concerning the past. I had to define those moments as detrimental factors in constructing the man I am today. I made a decision to act and from that moment forward, spiteful thinking became gratitude and forgiveness. The hard knocks I had blamed were actually moments of clarity and a positive influence for what was in store.
The characteristics and traits that I am most proud to proclaim, the influencing factors for who I have AM today, were manifested in the darkest times! My tenacious spirit and intense passions, were molded in the hardest moments.
Don’t wish for things to be easy, work to be stronger. Adapt to new challenges and courageously face adversity along the way.
Soon, an opportunistic view becomes second nature, and new things to be thankful for start to manifest.
Spiteful thinking and pessimistic reasoning are the only possible outcomes to be found when searching for factors or individuals to blame it on!
FORGET ABOUT BASKING IN NEGATIVITY!
I am choosing to search relentlessly for optimistic ideologies and positive perspectives, no matter the circumstances!
This powerful way of thinking opens up a depth of understanding that the misinformed interpret as some divine esoteric trait; one that only those predestined for success are graced with from birth.
When in actuality, it is merely an understanding that the power is in our control!
So be Tenacious in your Pursuit, Perspicacious in how you Perceive, and always be the individual exemplifying the Hardest Hustle!
We live in a world with immense opportunities,
Reed Cox 